Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Selling Pittsburgh Home

By Won Kim

When it comes to buying or selling a property it is important that you do some research first in order to find the best real estate agent possible. When it comes to selling say your Pittsburgh home you need to know as much about the selling process as you possibly can. You need to find out what kind of marketing strategy they use, what advertising they carry out and just how knowledgeable they are about the real estate market.

You should never go with an agent simply because they quote a sale price above what others have quoted to you. You should never forget that the person who is going to be potentially buying your home is someone that won't pay more than they feel it is worth. Certainly any sensible buyer especially with the current financial situation is going to do some research first. They will look at what prices Pittsburgh homes similar to yours are actually selling for.

So just like any potential buyer for your Pittsburgh home it is important that you do your homework first. Spend some time looking at the various real estate agents in your area and make a shortlist of those you are considering using. When it comes to looking more closely at them there are certain questions you should be asking them and below we look at what some of these are.

1. Ask how many properties they have listed and how many they have sold in the last six months. Only speak with those agents who you find have properties similar to yours on their books. If you find that they are unwilling or unable to provide you with the information you need then move on to the next agent on your shortlist.

2. Enquire about how long it is taking them to sell Pittsburgh homes. Although they may be selling properties quickly it does not mean the market is buoyant. The fact is that one agent may sell homes more quickly than another because they are being sold for under the market price quoted. Again you need to spend time looking at what price the agent originally put the property on the market for and what price it finally sold at. Remember you want a real estate agent who can sell your home quickly but a fair price (close to the market value).

3. Find out how long they have been in business for and what if any organizations they belong to. Although an agent may have held a license for several years you may discover that they have only been running their business on a part time basis. These agents tend not to put your Pittsburgh home high on their list of priorities. Instead although an agent may have been running his business full time for 2 years they will ensure that the effort is put into selling your home at close to the price you are asking. - 16928

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